In Building Baptismal Scavenger Hunt

Glen Dawursk, Jr. – www.yuthguy.com

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Leader’s Guide

1. Hide and tape down the following Items.

2. Include a card with the correct number under the item.

Question	Item	Code
1) Something that symbolizes NEW LIFE	Picture of a Baby	6
2) A symbol for baptism	A Shell	15
3) The Holy Spirit’s Animal at Jesus’ Baptism	Feather	18
4) What a baby wears at baptism	A Baby’s Baptismal Gown	7
5) Something that could serve as a baptismal font	A bucket	9
6) The symbol of a Christian	Fish	22
7) Something possibly from John the Baptist’s Coat	(camel) Hair	5
8) Something the symbolic color of baptism	Something red	14
9) The “stuff” combined with the word at baptism	Water	5
10) What John had around his waist	Belt / Leather	19
11) What John ate for breakfast	Picture of Grasshopper	19

1. When the youth have completed the scavenger hunt.

2. Write the following phrase on the board: “Baptism gives us ________________.”

3. Have the youth count out the letters of the alphabet and determine which letter is for which code number. The code numbers spell out the word: FORGIVENESS.

4. First youth to come up to the board and fill in the space wins the scavenger hunt.

Youth’s Handout

In Building Baptismal Scavenger Hunt

Glen Dawursk, Jr. – www.yuthguy.com

1. Answer the question or clue by finding the “hidden” item.

2. Write down what the item is and the number under it.

3. DON’T move, change or take any clues.

4. When you are finished, return to the meeting area.

Question or Clue	Item	Code
1) Something that symbolizes NEW LIFE
2) A symbol for baptism
3) The Holy Spirit’s chosen animal at Jesus’ Baptism
4) What a baby wears at baptism
5) Something that could serve as a baptismal font
6) The symbol of a Christian
7) Something possibly from John the Baptist’s Coat
8) Something the symbolic color of baptism
9) The “stuff” combined with the word at baptism
10) What John had around his waist
11) What John ate for breakfast